Injury Illness Prevention Plan - Flipbook - Page 211
Health and Safety Program Manual
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Issue Date: 10/16/23
Revision Date: 10/16/23
Work Zone Safety
Reference: A-16
Flaggers should stand either in the shoulder adjacent to the road being controlled or in a closed
lane prior to stopping road users. The flagger should only stand or move into the lane being used
by moving traffic after the traffic has stopped.
The flagger should stay in line of sight of first road user to assure visibility.
For operations requiring more than one flagger, portable radios will be used unless flaggers are
close enough to permit voice or hand signals. Hand signals will be verified and agreed at time of
initial operation.
Flaggers should maintain a steady flow of traffic as much as possible and minimize unnecessary
stops. Work vehicles should be held until a safe gap is available whenever possible.
Flaggers will be relieved at least every 2 hours for a 15-minute break to assure they remain alert.
No worker will be allowed to flag in excess of 10 hours in any day.
Drinking water and restroom facilities will be available for flaggers.
Additional Safety Measures
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Safe access points will be located so workers can get into workspaces without excessive exposure
to traffic.
If safe parking areas are not available, workers will park at a central location and use work
vehicles to reach the work site.
Restroom facilities break areas and other facilities will be located to minimize worker exposure
to traffic.
Entry and exit points for work vehicles and haul trucks will be planned in advance to reduce traffic
conflicts and enhance worker safety.
Vehicles and equipment with restricted visibility to the rear may not back up in any location
where workers or pedestrians are in the area unless suing a spotter.
Blind backing (no spotter) will be done only when the driver has determined that the area is free
of workers or other vehicles/equipment by physically exiting the vehicle and checking to the rear.
Drivers, when departing their vehicles, must be properly attired, including hard hat and
appropriate visibility clothing (safety vest).
In cold weather, foreman, supervisor, or delegate will assure adequate larger sized vests are
available for fit over bulky outer clothing.
Workers and foremen, supervisor or delegate should never become involved in any altercation
with drivers. Simply record the plate number and description of the vehicle and driver so local
law enforcement can be notified.
Any worker who witnesses a work zone accident must report it immediately to their foreman,
supervisor, or delegate. This would include incidents involving vehicles, bicyclists, pedestrians,
etc.
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